High-Thrust Engine Lead
- Visa sponsorship
About the job
Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are seeking a High-Thrust Engine Leadto help us in our mission by leading the activities of Stormdevelopment and managing the team. ## Key responsibilities - Leading a team of engineers and technicians, managing and directing a team of engineers and technicians who work on a variety of engineering projects.
This may involve setting goals and objectives, assigning tasks, and providing guidance and support to team members. - Leading the hiring process, defining the needs, the job description, conducting the interviews and onboarding newcomers. - Supporting and challenging the team in their main design choices and development logic - Overseeing the planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring that engineering projects are completed on time and within budget.
This may involve coordinating with other departments, such as sales, marketing, and manufacturing, to align projects with business objectives and needs. - Supporting the business team to find new opportunities. ## What we would love to see from you - Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in propulsion engineering, system engineering, aerospace engineering, or another related field. - Over 10 years of experience in systems engineering or spacecraft development roles. - Strong understanding of cryogenic rocket engines and cryogenic propulsive systems. - Demonstrated experience in managing requirements, interfaces, and technical budgets. - Strong leadership and management skills, capable of leading a geographically distributed team and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality products. - Excellent collaboration skills for working effectively across departments to achieve seamless system integration. - Fluency in English, with strong oral and written communication skills. - Strong analysis and problem-solving skills. - Strong organization and task prioritization skills. - Positive and flexible attitude. - Ability to communicate at all levels of the business. ## Why you should join us!
What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: - We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind - We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them - We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space.
It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.
If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc.
From The Exploration Company's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Builds reusable, refuellable space capsules.
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